Roadside Peek will take
you on a roadside journey in time. Travel the road along the
old routes across America. See the old motels, bowling alleys, drive-in
theatres, neon signs, petrol pumps, googie sites, tiki villages,
and other roadside treasures, even Route 66. Content is updated
regularly so don't forget to stop in often!
Although this web site is based
in Southern California, the majority of content on Roadside
Peek is from locations outside of the area. The content is
sectioned both by category and region, so don't forget to pay a
visit to all of the site. So, stop in, grab a beef jerky and take an adventure in time to see the old treasures of the road.
Recent Updates
June 29, 2009
June 26, 2009
June 23, 2009
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Ramblings From The Road
June 29, 2009
Detroit Area Additions
Added photos from the Detroit area, including Flint to the Midwest section courtesy of Richard Weiss. See What's New for details.
June 26, 2009
Vintage Bob Hoisted on Roof of New Broiler
06.26.09 Downey, CA - Work continues to progress on the new Bob's Big Boy Broiler in Downey. A major symbolic milestone was met on the morning of Thursday June 25 for the new Big Boy Broiler. Yes, Bob has arrived! The 12 foot vintage Bob was hoisted up on the roof of the Broiler, as this 3rd generation Broiler takes shape after the original Harvey's Broiler and subsequent Johnie's Broiler. Check out the latest update with photos here courtesy of Kathy Perez.
UPDATE 06/28: Bob was no longer on the roof this afternoon. The events of June 26 may have been a test run?
Other Recent Ramblings
Days May Be Numbered for Farr Ice Cream Sign
Origins of Pool Stick Guy Discovered
Big Star Drive-in Neon
Neon Motels from Kanab UT
Roadside Stops in Fredonia AZ
Neon Signage in Europe
New Additions to the East
Verdugo Hills Bowl Back in the Day
Porterville Drive-in Fire
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Newly Discovered Lost Treasures
International Cafe
Yermo, CA
The former International Cafe served customers in Yermo for 40 years before closing down. The International burned to the ground in August 2008. |
Norm's Restaurant
San Gabriel, CA
This Norm's Restaurant which prided itself on being open 24 hours a day 7 days a week closed after three decades of serving the San Gabriel Valley. A mix-use development may take its place. |
Downtown Plaza Rotosphere
Gallup, NM
The rotosphere atop the Downtown Plaza sign in downtown Gallup was one of several in a Route 66 town. The rotosphere was taken down for restoration... several years ago. |
Cavalier Motel
Wildwood Crest, NJ
The Cavalier Motel is just one example of many Wildwood treasures that were torn down in recent years. The Cavalier was located in Wildwood Crest and according to Wildwood Doo Wop.com is now a vacant lot.
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Felix Chevrolet
Los Angeles, CA
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Vintage Tampa Signs and Scenes book by RoadsidePeek contributor John V. Cinchett
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